Plot

Deokman (Queen Seondeok’s childhood name) was born a twin but was abandoned as a baby. She was later brought back to the Silla palace, where she joined forces with her twin sister Princess Chonmyong to oppose Mi-shil, who wanted to seize power. Mi-shil devised sinister plans to have the two Silla princesses exiled from the kingdom, and in a secretive battle, Princess Chonmyong was assassinated by Mi-shil. But Princess Deokman shrewdly enlisted the help of General Kim Yusin and eliminated her archenemy Mi-shil. She became the first female ruler of the Silla kingdom.

Notes

Based on the life of Queen Seondeok of Silla (ruled 632-647).

Due to extremely high television ratings "The Great Queen Seondeok" has been expanded from 50 episodes to 62 episodes.

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juneNov 10 2017 7:59 pm
i'm falling in love with this drama when i first watching in 2009, tragical love betwen bidam and seondeok make me crying again when i watched it for the second time in 2010
and then i'm getting interest about the history of silla, and every caracter in this drama
now, i'm watching again this drama for the third time, and i'm still crying and emotional for bidam and deokmans love
(bidam is the reason i watching back this drama beside the history point, and this drama lead me to loving Kim Nam Gil)
still amazed for mishils cleverness and her beauty,
i know, there's so many boring conversation and cliche scene, but this drama still give me best impression

I love Bidam soooo much, can't handle this :(
Can't wait to watch his new drama this year.

yurihamAug 03 2017 6:42 pm
The best of the best i love this drama my favorite historical drama i like all in all about this exept bidam death

MJul 24 2017 6:33 am
This drama was really popular back then but I never watched it because I thought it's boring but after seeing a scene of Bidam's fight, I decided to give it a try. I must say that it's not as great as how most people described it to be but it's not that bad. There are lots of obvious plot holes, cliche scenes, confusing conversations and unanswered questions. As I said, I watched this series because of Bidam but I also ended up like other characters. One of them is Yushin. I think the actor did a really good job in portraying Yushin not only a great general or a great fighter but a general full of loyalty,kindess,unselfishness and loyalty, I ended up admiring Yushin a lot. I actually even shipped him with Deokman at first, I was so touched when Deokman said that he have a choice (he can leave her) and then said "But I choose you!" - that was so touching, I almost fell for him.

Bidam, he stole my heart the moment he appears. Even though he look so dirty, those dirt weren't able to hide his handsomeness lol. But I like the Bidam, who's happy-go-lucky, kind, cunning, clevel and a bit scary. After he became a Hwarang I think Bidam started to softened and yes, he change (although he became even more handsome) but this Bidam I think started to become obsess in getting the attetion and affection of his mother. But honestly, I found those scenes with him and Mishil together, a bit boring...and waste of time.

The series dragged Mishil's arc for so long that later on I get so tired that I just really want everything to end. And I didn't like how Seondok is almost admiring Mishil, even until the end
she kept praising and praising her as if she only won because of Mishil ( I would like it better if she won, because of her own way of thinking, proving Mishil that she is wrong all this time) Also the romance...between Bidam and Seondok, I shipped them but I couldn't buy it. I think like them better when Bidam was still a hwarang and Deokman is still a princess. Bidam look so in love every time he is with Deokman (the way he look at her, is really heart melting) and I like how Deokman smiles at him and feel touched with his affection, in this scenes it's almost impossible not to think that she will fall for him. But things, change after she became a Queen and she change fast too. No matter where I look at it, I couldn't find that "love vibe" for Bidam whenever they are together, so when she suddenly confessed to him and became so in love that she's going to give up everything - I honestly find it too absurd.

That's why I think that they shouldn't have dragged the MishilvsDeokman battle and gave more time for Deokman as a Queen and how she slowly change instead of that sudden change. So in the end, even though I ship Deokman and Bidam...I couldn't buy it. Honestly, they should've made more time for Bidam and Deokman instead of Bidam and Mishil scenes. And I think it would've been better if they didn't stopped Bidam from fighting, because that's what made people like him. They llike Bidam the fighter. If after everything he did and Deokman still didn't return his affection then him rebelling against her to get her heart would've been more believable than him believe the stupid lies that his followers made up...Bidam is a good reader of people so how come he believe it easily?

And then there are lots of characters that suddenly vanished and we no longer know whatever happened to them.

@Y
Yes, there are lots of things are not accurante in this series. Example: Seondok and Princess Cheon weren't twins in real life but they are siblings.

I think the thing about Bidam and Seondok came from the writers imagination because of some things about the real life Bidam.
Examples:
Real life Bidam held the highest position in government but at the end of Queen Seondok's reign, he started to revolt with the motto that "Women rulers cannot rule the country"

But for him to have the highest position in the government, doesn't that mean that Seondok trusted him enough to give him that position?
If he really think that women cannot rule the country, then why did he serve the queen? He could've started a rebellion long time ago, back when Seondok was still a princess and not as powerful, why did he only revolt against her during the end of her reign, when she was about to die? and why did he think of Yushin as his rival for power? and why was he considered the "greatest rebel in Silla History" even though they were defeated easily? For sure he wasn't the only one who rebelled against the queen during her reign.
So I guess, there are much more to him than what the history tells. And writers imagination played with it.

BeansproutJan 16 2017 3:11 am
What can I say. Bidam was the only one I know that surely looks dashing while covered in blood. I will watch it again because of him.. :)

I promised myself I will not get attached to Bidam coz I know what will be his fate. But damn it, he shows in episode 21 and he goes to my heart with a bang!! :)

I think he's my second favorite character next to Doctors Son(Cruel City) becuase he has a very complex character. A cunning, kinda act like psycho, but for me he's my sincere, has the most cutest ans childish smile in korean history with an amazing skill! chincha! he's my favorite swordsman and fighter.. Well I will watch it again because of him. love love him soooo much! so sad.. :(

EmyleeDec 23 2016 1:17 am
I was fascinated with this drama. I really admired how brilliant the writer. I was really hooked, in fact i watched it in just three days! Because i cant help my self not to watched the next episode. I am really overwhelmed.
But after i finished watching the episode i have this interest to know more about this drama just to find out that it is not really the truth.. It very far from what the history says. I am now very disappointed and feeling betrayed.
Very sad ?

YDec 20 2016 11:20 am
I am glad many foreigners were impressed by this drama although the english subtitle did not even begin to deliver the real and profound meanings of the conversation in the Korean language.

I have one question though. How much is this story based on the truth? For example, Yushin and chunchu were known to be childhood friends but it is not depicted this way in the drama. Bidam's affection, and twisted misunderstanding for queen Sondeok is complete fiction, right? Did Yushin actually marry the daughter of the enemy? Yushin is known to marry Chuchu's sister, right? Did the general Kebag actually wear red mask for diversion? And more than anything, queen Sondeok was regarded as the younger sister of chunmyong, with great age gap. This story about twins is not true at all, is it?

I do think the screen writers were quite intuitive, insightful, and brilliant, but I am concerned that the drama does not depict the history accurately at all. One should go only so much when fabricating the truth when it comes to historical event especially considering so many foreign "fans" who are "addicted" to this kind of historical drama. I met some who go out and talk about the drama as if it is real Korean history.

I was fascinated by the korean historical movies, especially The Admiral, a movie about Yi Sun Sin, and enjoyed this drama very much, especially the costumes. It was very beautiful.

BoyongJun 19 2016 6:45 pm
I watched this before, but not all the episode. I jumped on another episode. Unlike in the Six Flying Dragons, I watched all the episode till the end. It was my first historical drama that I finished to watched. And it's worth watching. I will try again to watch it, but after the Tree with Deep Roots.

Sithumini UthpalaMay 25 2016 7:24 pm
I'm a Sri Lankan.. this is the best ever drama I have ever watched.The plot is exactly amazing. The plot is very admirable. Thank to the writer, director and all of the team I could watch amazing historic drama.. I love lady mishil! Most of the characters are mastermind. I love that.. I love quotes of this drama.. love story between bidam and deokman is very nice even it had a sad story. So again and again I thank for the QSD team for making a wonderful historic drama...

danyApr 23 2016 2:55 pm
there is nothing great about Seon doek nor this drama .. it's waste of time and so boring , I don't like it at all I watched it near the end at episode 55 and I just stopped .. can't waste more time over this over-rated show .. BAD

SunnyApr 14 2016 4:18 am
I really want to watch this Drama just because it have the same writers of the AMAZINGGGGG """ SIX FLYING DRAGONS """" so since I heard people say it is a good show I will give it a try and I hope it will be Extremely good like Six Flying Dragons

bidam2Apr 10 2016 11:01 am
Best drama, I've watched this far, absolutely stunning. No other drama from my region or any other I have come across to have this combination depicted in an unmatched way. Also to mention the story, what a luck is depicted there! A must to watch for those who love historical. Mishil's plot, Deokman's counter plot, Seolwon's strategy, Yushin's firmness and Bidam's style and ability present a wonderful story.

sachin jananaFeb 20 2016 10:23 am
I am Sachin from Srilanka. actually this is very perfect drama because we can take many good things about your drama.great determination is one of them.i am really proud about queen seondeok like as my country heros.my best friend kalindu samudh also like this drama.but i am very sad about Bidam.on the other hand bidam taught us a lesson.it is don't trust liers.if you trust them you can destroy your life.as well as this drama is very popular on our country.not only that we can know your country history also.

ZafZafDec 24 2015 4:55 pm
This was my first korean drama, that time I was 17 (21) xD And I have cried on the last episode and to be honest it was the first time in my life that I have cried for a drama! and my little brother laughed at me -.-"" Its my No1 drama and it will be always. Actors where amazing, the plot was prefect, action and fighting was great and the ending was the best ending I have seen in my life ! MUST WATCH! Fan From Belgium

crysNov 20 2015 9:00 pm
this is the first ever historical drama i have ever watched. thamks to this, i got to know mamy stunning actors esp ko hyunjung. she is so lovely and fantastic in acting mishil, just love her. no womder she got the grand prize. this show is so good, the storyline amd script. looks like ive entered silla and exp what deokman amd mishil r gg thru. stunning. this drama also makes me so addicted and a deseiee to leArn more on korea history. i have since became so int in korean hisotry. this is one of the bery few relistic korean history drama. this show is the best of the best so far in 2015. cnt be compared to empress ki, dae jung geum or jumong. the casts r jist stunning. was real sad that mishil died hais..have been rewatching this for over 3 times alr hahaha, hope to see more of such dramas n of cos my mishil

Ganguli SamudithaSep 26 2015 4:15 am
This is a best drama I watched . This drama is very Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Actors & Actresses in this drama is very beautiful & Bee Dam(Kim Nam Gil)
Is the most beautiful character. Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Himashi BotejueSep 06 2015 9:54 am
It is a great drama, .................................I love it .
A awesome cast, i love uhm tae woong and also lee seung hyo. Also the others are also nice. i am so obsessed by this drama.

OddAug 19 2015 6:53 pm
This drama is perfect. It has the same effect on me as Jewel in The Palace.A third drama is yet to come.

LilaAug 19 2015 2:07 pm
Undefeated drama.. second to none..
Smart cast and storyline.. I was like become one of the citizen while watching the drama.. haha..
I learned a lot from the story and absorb so much quotes.. hehe..
If there's Internet in Shilla, I don't mind to live there, ruled by such wise and great queen.. LoL

FANJul 16 2015 6:23 pm
One of the best historical dramas ever. Everything is on point: the acting, the plot, the characters, the cinematography, the OST... EVERYTHING. The cast is GREAT. All the actors and actresses did so well. My favorite characters are Bidam, Queen SeonDeok, Mishil and Seoleon. I seriously want to thank this drama for introducing me to Kim Nam Gil. This actor is brilliant. I still can't move on his character.

Kamyar AziziJun 02 2015 1:05 pm
This is right that silla used tang forces to unify the land but later thay had a war with tang for the lands and expeled them from the unified kingdim which was a wise move. This is what Chinese dogs deserved! :-) . And also korea is taken from the name of Goryeo that was a great kingdom and unified the land just by its king "Wang Gun The Great" and the least wars.Wang Gun took Silla without a war which is ADMAIERABLE. But steel I Love Silla Kingdom and I Belive JUST THE WISESTS WILL STAY IN HISTORY AND MAINDS.

ShellyApr 08 2015 11:05 pm
ive been binge watching this show!! Even though I can only enjoy the series via English subtitles. (Thanks for making this available on Netfix.) Sure there is a lot of over acting, but the faces are soooo funny.
I was only moved to comment because I would so LOVE to have one of the females costumes.! I know very little about the authenticity of clothes of this time period. It matters not to me, I would like the opportunity to own or have made any of the gowns.!! They are so pretty.
I'm on the 32 episode and will continue to the end. I'd give 4 stars.
It makes me want to know much more of Korea's history. So I'm learning and enjoying.

Rainbow FishApr 06 2015 8:48 pm
This is the best series even better than Mad Men, Breaking Bad and the Sopranos put together. There are so many philosophical and historical themes in this show. The story is intricate, intelligent and well thought out. The actors are great and the sets and costumes were great. It's a highly addictive show. Nothing beats a good Sageuk!

Beth, Atlanta, GAFeb 14 2015 1:54 pm
I've been 'marathoning' this fantastic series and am now at Ep 36. It's fantastic - costumes, music, acting, historical accuracy, scenery .... I'd enjoy learning more about the music - who are the composers, performers, etc. I joked the other day with a friend that I should be able to understand Korean now after watching so many hours of it with the subtitles.

My kudos to producers, directors, cast, etc.!!

vivian hobsonJan 17 2015 3:03 pm
This is the best series that I have ever watched. I watched it twice, in fact. The costumes were dazzling, the music was hypnotic, the characters were tremendous. I think I'll watch it again!!!

Gary WatkinsDec 10 2014 6:21 pm
Gary (NYC, US)
This is without a doubt, one of the best TV series ever produced. In addition to the really good acting and script writing all around, although the story here is somewhat fictionalized, you also have to take into account the actual context of the historical record of Shamanism and Buddhism during this period in Silla and its affect on these actual historical figures, which is presented ac-curately in the way Mi-Sil, Seondeok, Yu-Sin, and Bi-Dam, say what they say in their personal feeling for each other, as well as for the Unification of the Three Kingdoms, which actually hap-pened shortly after Queen Seondeok's death. Therefore the outcome, as presented here, for Mi-Sil, Seondeok, Yu-Sin and Bi-Dam, is their fate in their historical struggle for the "Unification of the Three Kingdoms.

ed palahangSep 15 2014 1:01 pm
Superb from beginning to the very end. Life and times of the dynasties caste system was portrayed amazingly in each episode. And the focus of the greater good was always the theme for each episode. Like a best seller this one will be looked at many times over.

EugeneSep 03 2014 8:41 pm
One of the best MBC historical dramas after Jumong! How many times I've been re-watching this drama? I can't recall. Bidam Deokman! I love them so much. They are the main reason every time I start watching it. I hope Kim Nam Gil and Lee Yo can collaborate again in the future.

FrancisAug 15 2014 5:46 am
I liked the way Bidam was fighting (likewise Munno) however, as the movie continued, following Misil's people was disheartening to the Queen and so, its a moral lesson for all of us in the world not to trust too much.

AndreJul 30 2014 2:27 pm
Not bad.Especially liked the performances of Mishil and Bidam, Unfortunately, the two leads were both badly cast and had absolutely no chemistry at all.

AlaizaJun 10 2014 5:49 am
this drama made me more curious about korean history. the director is splendid in doing such a hard work in this drama. korean history is indeed amazing. I like watching and watching it again and again, and I really like most is hwarang Kim Alcheon. I couldn't sleep just to watch the whole drama. every after 4 years I watch this and remember how fun I am in this drama. I was looking for it's continuation the king's dream butit has not english subtitle. I hope they will but a subtitle foo other people can watch it.

AlyxandrelJun 07 2014 9:00 am
This drama is very, super, superb!!!! of all dramas (history/melodramatic) i have watched, this is the most recommended one!!!! you won't regret watching it, though it's quiet long, still worth watching!!! actors and actresses have done a great acting!!! there are so many unexpected twists and the ending, mygaaaaah~ daebak even though t'was heartbreaking (ooopppps spoiler) you may learn a lot of lesson in life. you should watch it guys! =)))))

Mahdi HekmatipourApr 24 2014 7:38 pm
1:Deokman,She was in love with yushin,bidam,alcheon(she wanted once to have a drink with him) or Li si-min,what a great lover.2:some of her actions aren't suit for a ruler.3:and mishil at her death was near 80 years old,but she looks like 35-40 years old.

Mahdi HekmatipourApr 24 2014 5:28 pm
this drama shows kim yushin,seondeok,...like thay had a true manly manner,but how is it that they always borrow something from middle kingdoms?(sui,tang)Goguryeo defeated armies with 1,200,000,1,000,000,... strength.but silla always begging them for some help,how pathetic silla rulers were.they call The Great General Yeon Gae So mun a merciless,a tyrant,but i think in many aspects he was better than most of silla rulers(he had many wrongdoings also).how pathetic that tiny territory that was half of today south korea,had so many rulers,so called your majesty!!!I wish oneday a government comes in iran and act like koreans,produce dramas about Cysus The Great,Darius I The Great(achaemenid emperors who ruled 4 corners of the world) or Nadir Shah of Afsharid dynasty as examples(Nadir was ruling in my hometown and his Statue is like general gye baek Statue) .i pray to see those dramas someday.

Rosemarie ColaApr 16 2014 4:54 pm
Just want to let all the Korean people who have relatives on that overturned ferry, that our thoughts and prays are with you.(Don't know where else to post this, if it isn't proper, please know that no disrespect is intended.

Mahdi HekmatipourApr 15 2014 5:39 pm
I watched this drama on 5 straight days.for the last years i haven't watched a drama related to Silla.but at last i decied to watch this one(waht a hard decision)very well made,great story,whith harmony,absoloutely,best fit music,but As a persian who loves Persian Achaemenids emperors like Cyrus The Great,Darius I The Great,...i'm very interested in korea and their history,but honestly i have to ask,the great queen seondeok?the great taejong muyeol?and so Munmo?are you kidding me?The only korean king who really deserves to be named great king,supreme king,is King Gwanggaeto The Great who unified peninsula and advanced toward The kingdoms at central plains,i love him and his legacy,really i like to go one day in china(old gungnaeseong) and if possible in pyongyang and then seoul to pay respects for his achievements.after him sejong of joseon for his cultural achievements,and then Wang Guhn of Goryo who unified Three kingdoms without foreign aid,all on his own.of course many good kings named in korean history were good king.silla was nothing but a very submissive state to chinese kingdoms.sold their people to gain a name,but it was an empty shell.excuse me but this is my idea.i hope one day come that there isn't north and south,but a unified korea.i love the name of korea as it comes from Goguryeo.silla was small and its kings were small-minded(there's exception of course...),but Gogureyo dreamed bigger.i remember when i was watching Dae Jo Young drama,how much i cried when goguryeo fell to Tang-Silla-Khitan Alliance.love you all

Rosemarie G ColaApr 14 2014 6:35 pm
Just finished watching the last scenes. Really a great series. Wont give away spoilers, but we sure did enjoy it. We hope to find more show/films that these wonderful actors can be seen.Best of luck in the future to all involved.

Rosemarie G ColaApr 14 2014 8:31 am
Love this series!. Both my husband and I made it a nightly thing. We are now up to the last show and we almost don't want to know what happens since then we will know who lives and who dies and we have this strange attachment to many of these characters. It will be a said day when we do get to watch that show. And also then what do we what? We are two white middle age folks that live in NJ and have really no attachment to South Korea, but know that we have been watching all these films on Netflix, we what everything that has to do with that country. Even the current news. If anyone has ideas as to what we should try next, please reply!( but it must be shown on either Netflix or Amazon. Thanks very much.

FranceApr 01 2014 9:31 am
The best I have ever seen, dedicated actors. Love Kim Nam -Gil and Lee Yo Won inter- acting together. Wishing the best for all who participated in this amazing drama, especially KimNam Gil.

NicoleMar 06 2014 1:17 am
I was completely addicted to this show, think I've lost at least a month of sleep. But seriously, why wasn't there a season 2. Bidam was my favorite until he got all crazy...

Angela BaumgartMar 02 2014 2:22 pm
I have read some of the comments I totally agree. This has been a Godsend as it takes me out of my world for awhile. Everyone does such an extraordinary acting job. I like the communication thru the facial expressions. I can not come up with the words to express how much I have enjoyed this series. I enjoy looking at the beautiful people in this and watching the martial arts. Kim Nam-Gil Uhm Tae Woong Lee Seing-Hyo are my three faves love to watch them I would have to say Bidam is the one I can relate to most. LeeYo-Won and JukbangHyup-Sung also do a superb job.
HAve the actors and actresses won awards in Korea like the academys here?
I would love to see them on a talk show or find out a little more about who they are in real life.
If not ...thank you to the writers the director the producers for doing a superb job.
Angela

ChristineMar 01 2014 3:04 pm
This is a fantastic dramatic series, the best I have seen on TV or in the movies. There is a sensitivity, thoughtfulness and power of humanity here that cannot be found in Western media entertainment.
We shall expect great things from Korea!!!!

FrankFeb 20 2014 1:24 pm
I found this show on Netflix. I'm not Korean, but I have to say that this is the best TV series I've seen in my life--and I'm over 50 years old. The producers/actors of this show did a fantastic job.

Stephen WeberFeb 09 2014 4:50 am
ecently I finished watching all 62 parts of of the historical drama "The Great Queen of Seondeok". on Netflix.... I totally recommend it as probably the best production I've ever seen in my entire life.. It's in Korean but has English captioning ... I give/ rate it ***** (5 stars)!!!! This isn't the first Korean drama I've watched and definitely won't be the last... I can't get this one off of my mind though.... American film makers, writers, and producers could learn a lot from their Korean counterparts...I'm definitely going to watch it again....Would love some kind of sequel...

NanaFeb 06 2014 3:14 am
I love this drama so so so much. There is no other historical/political drama that pulled me in like this one. I have a love hate relationship with all the leads and even the evil Mishil is a much loved character. Also through this drama i found the ultimate fantasy crush, Alcheon. I just love him so so so much can't even stop loving him eventhough I already finished this drama for the 3rd time. I plan on watching it again and again and I still wont be tired of it. Awesome storyline and acting 100/100

Elizabeth OroszFeb 01 2014 5:06 pm
Loved the series and enjoyed listening to the actors.The sets and costumes are spectacular. Love to see the series based on the life of Kim Chun Chu.

SainimereJan 17 2014 4:39 am
I am soo obsessed with this drama series
I love the way the actors and actresses do the acting and all that stuff but what I find amazing
A WOMAN KING
what a awesome drama!!

andangDec 17 2013 4:46 pm
i am watching this for the second time and it still amazes me. I am a fan of LYW esp in 49days, surgeon bong dal hee, empire of gold, perfect number and many others. she has the face, the body and the voice to carry out any role and blends well with her leading man. mishil is a good choice because of her looks but not so in her other films. QSD is a great historical drama, the costumes, furnitures, structures, cinematography, dialogues as subbed in english though i noticed the last part was not as good anymore. the actors are great, seon duk, wolya, mishil and cohorts, yushin and parents, the old people and others. there is a bit of comedy but done in good taste. there are flaws like the soldiers lack of skill but we really do not know the quality of training they had back then. it is a series that will not be easily forgotten. the stars and production staff must be proud for having done a masterpiece. thank you and more power.

Kim shy ryeDec 01 2013 9:06 pm
I totally love this drama♡♡♡♡
for those that haven't watched it
Watch it now!!!!!!!
(The only thing that bothered me every single episode was that all the great warriors never notice that were being tailed when it was so obvious duhh!! (director's mistake)

tsillahSep 22 2013 6:28 am
Hello ,I am Nigerian. I have watched a few Korean movies like kingdom of the wind,Dong yi , jewel in the palace,Queen of shillA. etc and I absolutely love them.In queen of shillA ,you have potential great actors and actresses,mishil ;doekman ,bidam ,yushin ,chunchun etc. However MISHIL is a Great actress ,her role as a formidable adversary of Doekman is not easy and she acted it so well ! ::::::: I believe S.Korea is the next country to watch in film making after India

bollywood and Nigeria Nollywood.And Lady Mishil (Go Hyun Jung ) may yet turn out to be as great as our Geneveive in Nollywood Nigeria .

WilsonAug 31 2013 1:26 am
omg omg omg ! this is like bloodly amazing! i can see why they have high ratings every week ! ITS SO GOOD !
Im watching is this cantonese dubbed, which does help me understand better rather then reading the sub and not concentrating on the drama .
I was in doubt with its long episode, and having them to convert into a hongkong tv station, its actually 81 episodes for me. THAT made me even not wanting to go through with it....I WAS GLAD I DID GO AND WATCH IT!

SO GOOD ! TRUST ME GUYS! LONG EPISODE DRAMAS CAN BE GOOD! and this is an example! :D

LetishaFeb 02 2013 3:58 pm
I got hooked with Korean drama after watching Jumong, Dong Yi, and The Princess Man. The actress who played Deukman pales in comparison with the actresses who played the lead roles in the 3 aforementioned dramas. Episodes 1 to 15 are boring and should be cut into 2. It's hard to believe that only one person learned about Deukman's sex after she had near death experience during the battle; she lived in the military barracks where there's no private bathroom; she was arrested, interrogated, and beaten up (writer could have gotten away with it with the right script). The last half of the drama is quite good but the ending where Bidam performed an incredible feat of martial arts against the heavily armed soldiers in formation is not only unconvincing but a total fantasy (could be ok if the fighting did not last too long). The actor who played Bidam has good stage presence but he and Deukman need to polish their acting skill.

AdamJan 20 2013 3:15 pm
I just finished watching the last episode (62) on Netflix and I am totally amazed at the director's skill, the scriptwriter's talent, and the subtlety of role playing amongst the Korean actors. It takes a lot of inventiveness to fill sixty-two episodes but the finale is just splendid. Not a feel-good ending, totally unexpected, and most certainly so well played it leaves you in tears. The mystical dimension to the story's ending is unmistakable.

TraceyJan 20 2013 6:56 am
I finished watching this movie 2 days ago and i absolutely loveee it ! It's the best movie everr and i love the characters Princess Deokman and Bidam !!! Bideok forever <3 Mishil and Yushin was great too ! the ending made me cry sooooo much !!! It sucks that the both characters die at the end and i kept crying til the movie was over !!! Bidam is so cuteeeeee and hot !!!

CarlissDec 23 2012 2:19 pm
Not many movies, especially not TV show movies, move me to tears. I am fairly romantic, but this show brought back out some strong emotions that I thought had died a long time ago. I watched it first on Netfix, and I'm watching it over and over again. There is so much to miss by viewing it only once. If I were not an older adult who has seen how the human thought, and condition can take many different directions, I may not have been affected so strongly, but I see some issues that can still relate to people today. Politically, psychologically, and economically. I am astounded at how human history continues to make the same mistakes. Still, I am very relieved that a lot of old traditions, and mind-sets have advanced to a bit more humane level.
On a different note: I would love to have just a quarter of the "MoJo" that Mishil had over the males in her life. I would not need to be queen, just reasonably happy, grateful, and content.
This is a Super Great show.

atitOct 02 2012 11:02 pm
I want to watch episodes of the great queen soendoek beginning to the last place where no one knows?

samwelJun 01 2012 7:01 am
bidameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..........meeen i will never 4get him i will call my son bidam n mary a chinese chick so that my son 2 resemble bidamee

barraq sirlum alcantaraJun 01 2012 3:29 am
hi am from tanzania i like very much this movie except when lord bidam and queen seondeok die this two are the best couple and my best character are lady mishil lord bidam queen seondeok i wish i will see you if god wishes

CiciMay 02 2012 9:02 am
I have just finished watching this movie for the second time mostly because of Kim Nam Gil. What a powerful force on screen!
Stay safe, healthy and come back to us soon, Nam Gil. You have such a gift and you took this movie over the top.
Ko Hyun Jung was outstanding too.

krissesalvatoreApr 22 2012 5:34 am
Lee Yo Won is such a great actress. Being The Great Queen Seon Deok does sure fits her pretty well. Very good in dramas, especially the part where her sister died in a cave. I love the story even though it ended bitterly. All the cast was also superb. Mishil is sure one hell of a great and intelligent enemy. More power and God bless :)

golesiApr 20 2012 6:20 pm
helo iam from Tanzania. I real like Korean drama. Especially this one. I think when i get my first son, i shall name him 'WOLYA' because of the way he acted in this drama. Godbless you WOLYA!

Misil said the rightful owner of her death warrant was Bidam because he is her son. She wanted him to have it so that in the future no one could use it against him, but he could use it against her. She was proud that he didn't hand it over and also by the fact he said he would use it against her.

Yushin said that all he had would be the queen's because he was devoting his life to her as a subject of Silla. Bidam said that all that was the princess's would be his because he had planned on marrying her. Bidam had been in love with her for a long time and was waiting to be acknowledged and have his love returned. He would do anything to make that happen.

makwenda pJan 23 2012 12:01 am
for time i have been watching korean dramas, and more interesting movies have been released but all in all, the great queen seondeok, but deokman and misil have been my most best actresses till now, and i cant wait to see the end of the movie, waitn for wednesday to watch episode 11, and wow to the production crew and all actors and actresses

KimNaNaNov 18 2011 11:24 am
I love this drama ! This is the best kdrama I've ever seen !
But I didn't understand 2 things. Bidam got the task from former king, which is to kill Mishil and Mishil said, that this task got to the right person. Why wanted Mishil to let Bidam know this ? And the other thing is the day Doekman was announced to be the queen. And Yushin said he'll be loyal and Bidam said that he'll take everything from her ? Why ? Is he mad, because his mom died or what ?

FeihuOct 19 2011 10:55 am
This is without a doubt, one of the top ten mini-series of all time, world wide. The acting is superb, the direction, stunning and the camera work is some of the best ever seen. It belongs in a class with films like "Jumong" (MBC), "I Claudius" (BBC), "Miyamoto Musashi " (NHK).
The cast is absolutly great. Of course Ko Hyun-Jung is a veteran actress who never fails to impress you. "Woman on the Beach", "Sandglass" and more current "HIT" are all showcase pieces for this amazing talent. This is the first time I have seen her in a period or historical drama. She fills the role to perfection. It is also the first time I have seen her as a villain type role. Absolutely fantastic.

More surprising yet is the work of Lee Yo-Won as Queen Seondeok.I have only see this actress in modern roles. This role of Deokman would be a challenge for anyone and she is magnificent. Historical roles demand much from an actor and she gives it her all.

Among the male actors I really liked the performance of Ahn Kil-Kang as Chil-Sook. The combination of Lee Mun- Shik as Juk-bang and Ryu Dam as Ko-Do is hilarious as well as memorable. They are reminiscent of the characters, Tahei and Matashichi, in Kurosawa's "The Hidden Fortress" and give a lightening up effect to the otherwise very serious atmosphere of the film. I should also mention the role of the young Deokman played by a very young and talented actress, Nam Ji-Hyn whom I am sure we shall soon hear more of.

It certainly would be nice to see Ko Hyun-Jung be featured in some international productions. She certainly has the talent. And as to her beauty there few in Hollywood or in Europe who can match hers. It is not far fetched to see East Asian movie stars in Hollywood or in European productions. A perfect example is Liu Yi-Fei (Return of the Condor Heroes) who stared in the American production "The Forbidden Kingdom".

As far as the historical content of the film is concerned it is a matter of record that Bi-Dam was, in real life, a far bigger threat to Deokman than was Misil. As a matter of fact Misil was probably already dead before the onset of Deokman's reign. Bi-Dam lead an insurrection against Deokman under the banner of :"Women rulers cannot rule the country". He and his followers were put down and executed however Deokman died a few weeks before the execution took place.

lhanie arguezaSep 05 2011 8:28 am
i really love this movie. i learned so much from this especially in making priorities in life... sadly, bidam my love died, how i wish deokman had a happy ending but they both suffered at the end... it is so tragic that i cant stop crying whenever i watch this movie even i already watch it many times. i dont care lack of sleep at times because of this movie. i pity bidam...i will always love him!

sarahAug 27 2011 9:16 am
good gosh. honestly how can you ever compare bidam with mishil? mishil was cruel and cold hearted but bidam was kind and caring and was willing to love. he was just desperate for love. his mother's love, his teacher's love and at the end dukman's love. he helped dukman without even knowing who she was. he left the books he cared about so much to save his teacher's life? how can be it like mishil? a woman who abandoned her own child to get what she wanted.there's this part where he says: mother now I'm going to give without wanting anything in return. I suppose this is not like mishil either. besides he never actually did anything against dukman. and when you say dukman didn't love bidam she just got comfort from him, could you be nice enough to explaine what does love mean in your dictionary? because in my opinion that is what love is about. being yourself and at ease. I loved yushin he was kind and very loyal but let's be honest when time passes by feelings will change. if you like yushin just say you like yushin. but the whole Idea of this drama was to show a lonely scared person who wanted to be a good person and wanted to be accepted and loved. ( just my opinion, peace with you all)

tracy allenAug 19 2011 1:02 pm
Hi, I am an african-american from Houston, Texas, and I absolutely love this show. The characters are excellent. Props in order of greatest performances: Misil, Queen seondeok,bidam,yushin,alchun, Munno, Jilsuk and just everyone. Everything about this show captured my attention. I tell my husband that Yushin is my boyfriend. Props to the creators. A very well rounded show, action, drama, humor very well done. More, More, More. I will probably have withdrawal symptoms, now that I'm done. Definately a yearly watch for me. Man I need more.

JonoAug 01 2011 6:26 pm
Hi.
I am a Kiwi and live in Christchurch NZ. We have a channel called 'Voice TV' here.
The channel plays 'Queen Seondeok', 'Emperor of the Sea' and 'Wind of the Palace'.
They are all excellent, but my favorite is Queen Seondeok.
I do not speak Korean, but Voice TV has very good subtitles.
I am addicted to all of these amazing programs!
Some of the best historical programs I have ever seen!:)

They were epic and exciting with just enough blood. I love the old school weapons - swords, spears, bows and arrows, crossbows, even the siege warfare ones like the catapult and battering ram

They fight/battle scenes on this show rival those of other great shows I've watched - Dae JoYoung and The Immortal Yi Soon Shin

Jilsuk, Bidam, and Munno were all awesome and the part in the final episode where Bidam is trying to fight his way to see Deokman/Seondeok was insane. He must've killed 100+ of Yusin's men easily. He was a great fighter until the very end.

Up to episode 69 which means most media guides that say it's only 61 or 62 episodes are wrong

What a great show.

Episode 69 was epic

carolcApr 06 2011 4:00 pm
I watch this on Channel 32 in San Mateo. I'm not sure how many episodes I've seen, but if it's a total of 72, I think there is a ways to go - Misil is in the middle of her revolt. I wish ntdtv would give the schedule and actors' names in English (also kbstv and icn...).... I found the 3 daily showings only thru staying glued to the tube, which I don't recommend. Just googled the title this week, and it looks like recordings might be available...;) I've missed other shows by not being able to get the schedules or having other activities interfere. I get 2 Chinese-language stations that offer subtitles (for some shows) and 1 Korean channel does. There are 2 Chinese stations w/o subtitles, which I don't watch. I just glanced at the Vietoday channel, and haven't seen anything in Japanese. I can't tell, but I think most of the films I watch about Korea are actually Chinese films.

Alchun was a real surprise - when he took his hair down, he was a hunk! ;) Sorry. Also a good actor, but the other half of it was a surprise. And I really thought Seondeok was played by one actress - which says a lot for the casting and the acting. Chunmyeong was always baffling me, with so much difference between the 2 who played her.

I could go on forever...I love this show. I want it. To see over and over.

AyreFeb 27 2011 11:41 am
Its an incredible piece of historical drama. Doekman and Bidam had a dangerous, love relationship because of the power/status/people/faction behind them. If they were raised together by Munno when they were both young, they would have a different fate. It was rather disappointing that Queen Doekman and Sangodang Bidam died at the end. The true engine of the Sacred Nation was Chief General Yushin who did not desire the throne but to be second best in ruling the nation, underneath the Queen's authority and above all nobles. Overall, it was a piece of master art. You just got to love this drama. Its very rich in Korean traditional customs, struggle for power/love/unification of the nation, and drama, drama, and more drama. :)

Julienne92Feb 12 2011 10:29 am
I loved watching this drama, this is one of my favourites, but sometimes I got confused with the ages of characters, because skips in time weren't signed. Was it a problem just in Hungary, in other countries, there were labels? Or how could you know how old the characters were? When Chunchu returned, I thought Dokman was only about 20, but it's not possible, CheonMyeong was 15 when she gave birth to him... how can he be old enough to get married, unless his aunt is at least 30?

I hope it's allowed to react for other comments...
~There's a fanmade video, that Deokman and Bidam reincarnated, and meet in another life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYVs7To2LV4
~leyla, is it purpose that you call Kim Nam Gil by his surname? (Cause Koreans write down first the surname, then the two first names.) And, Kim is a very freguent surname, people can't be sure you mean him. (Also, here, the actor playing Hajong has Kim as his surname too.)

QUEENCHERRYJan 14 2011 8:26 am
I HAVE 2 SAY QUEEN SEON DOK IS ONE OF THE GREATEST HISTORICAL DRAMAS I HAVE EVER WATCHED OTHER THAN JUMONG IT MAYBE IN MY TOP 3 GREATEST TELEVISION SHOWS I WATCHED ON EARTH AND TRUST I WATCH AMERICAN HONG KONG INDIAN EUROPE JAPAN ALL TYPES OF TV SHOWS WORLD WIDE AND OUT OF ALL THE DIFF. TV SHOWS IN ALL THE NETWORKS KOREA HAS THE BEST SHOWS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

conwayNov 25 2010 8:15 am
Hey friends. IF you enjoy this show like I did you must get your hands on the Great King Seyeong... a master piece of royal politics, betrayal, love, passion & degnity.

cloudsNov 24 2010 10:25 am
just finish this soap and try to find out about silla history itself.although the series didn’t really match the history of silla in qsd reign, it’s still a great series. thumbs up to qsd and all the casts and crews.keep up the good work!!!:)
p/s: i did noticed that most of the casts are beautiful and good looking.hehe..great history series and good looking casts

cloudsNov 24 2010 10:24 am
just finish this soap and try to find out about silla history itself.although the series didn't really match the history of silla in qsd reign, it's still a great series. thumbs up to qsd and all the casts and crews.keep up the good work!!!:)
p/s: i did noticed that most of the casts are beautiful and good looking.hehe..great history series and good looking casts ;)

pSep 01 2010 4:49 am
It's the best drama I ever seen in my whole life. I love Queen Seondeok sooooooooooo much. It's very sad. It's make me cry. But I love it. I love Mishil, Seondeok, Bidam, Yooshin, Alcheon. I love all actors & actresses in this drama. It's perfect. I enjoyed it so much.

GaladrielJun 06 2010 10:05 pm
I love the characters of Mishil, Bidam, Yushin and of course, Seondeok....
Facial expressions were remarkable....lines were well delivered....
Score is great...amazing!!!!....comparable to western style....
I like the twist of the story as it goes, especially on Bidam's quest for power or for love.....
Mishil is a very interesting character, you would really feel a void in the series when she died....
But Bidam and Seondeok captured the audience in the end....they're a good combination.....
Charter 62 was the best.....repeated it more than five times.....

HuskerApr 24 2010 6:02 pm
I just want to say I now have all the CD's and I'm watching the Great Queen Seondeok again (slowly every week)! (Thank you for the English subtitles!!) Such a great mini-series, I love everything about this story (except for the ending, really could've been a better climax), and it could've been extended several episodes even longer to show the viewers what happened with Chunchu, Yusin, and Alchun later after Deokman is gone (sad!). Anyway, the actors and actresses were absolutely outstanding as they all deserve awards for this mini-series. The costumes and hairdo's are exquisite; colorful and a tremendous amount of mixture, simply mind-blowing! I loved Deokman in her battle outfits and her gorgeous pony tails better than in her Princess garb, but oh well. No one mentions this, but what helps ANY series to success? The orchestra. OMG, the orchestra in this is simply stunning; it purely depicts every scenes' emotion with the proper music to emphasize that emotion.... phenomenal! Here in America, this mini-series really rocks (well, in LA anyway!) and this truly should be submitted for a chance at the 2010 "Foreign mini-series" awards....if there is one. All these Korean women are simply beautiful, are any of them available? LOL!! Hope to see ALL the actors and actresses in other future stuff. Keep up the great work, MBC!

joyApr 11 2010 7:58 am
Just love this drama! Deokman was wonderful...I was really fascinated by her & Lee Yo Won did it so well, she's a very good actress. I also love Chunchu, Chunmyung & Alcheon. Thumbs up!

etselecApr 08 2010 8:08 pm
Until now I haven't fully recovered on their tragic love story... I have loved the characters of both Deokman and Bidam... I have listened to their songs (Lee yo won's "Bidam" & Kim nam-gil's "Can't I love you") that they've sung for this drama with an english caption... oh God, can't help but cry... I really love this show!

christineApr 01 2010 1:21 am
the ending is so sad..... i spend 2 days watching the last 15 espisodes. I really like the character of Yu Shin and I had hope they would be together or at least confess his feeling to her or hers to him... and he had said 'yes' to the last suggestion ' should they elope'

He seemed to stop loving her as a woman but as a subject.... and also she has stop loving him.... BUT right till the end, he is still so trusty and loyal to her.....

HuskerMar 21 2010 9:56 pm
What an absolutely fantastic mini-series!! I was very disappointed with the ending, though, as I was hoping that Deokman and Bidam would finally end up with each other to rule. And, what’s worse, Deokman dies later? OMG, so sad….almost another Romeo and Juliet. I am getting the DVD’s so I will always have this mini-series; love it….thank you for showing it to us here in America!!

These were great actors and actresses portraying a great story, very well done. Hope to see more mini-series just like this one….keep up the fantastic work! I also hope to see these same actors and actresses in more stuff…..all the women are gorgeous! Are any of them available? LOL!

By the way, where is Alchun in the actors list above? He was also a main character, but seems he was forgotten in this list…..

anewor fr. baguio city philMar 16 2010 9:54 am
I really got inspired with this movie it's just that i feel so bad that queen seondeok died without even having to enjoy the life of having a love one. I don't really like the ending coz it's very sad. Though, i still appreciate the movie very well and I really have enjoyd watching it especially watching yushin and deokman.

suouMar 09 2010 10:47 pm
What a wonderful, great, superb series! I'm sure this drama will become classic unforgettable series. For me, MBC saeguks always left deep impression, but I still prefer QSD than Jewel in the Palace & Jumong despite the ratings.

JadeMar 01 2010 9:55 pm
Gosh, so it's not only me who is adoring bidam? I think he has the best male role in show. I like doekman's character too. This tv drama made me cry over and over and over...grrrrrr.. Impeccable, extra ordinary and I give this tv show 10 stars and 5 thumbs up... :)

YanamgilFeb 21 2010 9:44 pm
. The Great Queen Seondeok is the best film that i've ever watched .
But i agree with krizx's opinion.
And i really like kim nam gil as bidam character . His acting was great .

RISNIFeb 19 2010 10:52 pm
WOW THIS FILM IS VERY...............,WONDERFULLING FOR ME COZ film is most favorite please next film coming soon

LeeFeb 16 2010 12:36 pm
About Bidam . . .as one of the writers pointed out in 'the Great Queen Seondeok' TV special and interview, Bidam's life is a trajedy. It was difficult for him to navigate and survive through life never knowing how to trust others and himself -- it's an incredibly sophisticated and dark truth of an ending for the character by the writers of the show. A final decision on the character I think that the writers knew would be risk, but an ending they probably always had in mind for the character (and I think it's a great ending). Deokman's ending is also sad -- but very beautifully done by the show's creators.

krizxFeb 16 2010 12:23 am
ohhh.. i love the movie but it is so sad in the ending that bidam had to die.... can't we just change the story and let bidam and seon deok married in the ending?...

mariaFeb 14 2010 12:11 am
great historical korean drama..but i dont like the ending when Bi Dam was killed. it was so sad, i spent a lot of tissue when watching the last episode. but at all , 2 thumbs up for the actor and actress;D

men ziDec 04 2009 2:50 pm
I am not Korean, but I like this Great Queen Seondeok TV show because there is an English caption. I could understand and follow the story. I happened to surf the TV one day and found this interesting show and was hooked on it. I watched this show for a full hour on channel LA18.3 MBC starting from 5-6PM. However, it is being televised only for 2 or 3 consectutive days. I wish that MBC will televise this show everyday. It is a great show and I like all the actors and actresses.

LARRY RODRIQUESDec 03 2009 4:55 pm
The greatest work of art in the tv world for many years! With out english subtitels I do not know what is being said. I do not care! I enjoy watching this wonder of art for the beauty it brings into my life .I cry! I feel alive I'am better for having watched "THE GREAT QUEEN SEONDEOK". THANK YOU

KenishaNov 29 2009 10:30 am
This is the best Korean drama series I've ever seen. This series really affect my emotions. I'm following this series on TV for a better translation. I hope I can get the original DVD. I am willing to spend my own money just to buy the original DVDs......... >.<

LeeNov 25 2009 9:23 am
Wow, this show keeps getting better and better. Some great characters and a lot of twists and turns.

james fr. davao city phi.Nov 10 2009 7:16 pm
hi, i'm an avid fan of yo-won lee I like her a lot when she acts, I hope she can have more movies and hope she can visit her in davao city we really love to see all her shows, I really cry alot when seeing the dramas.more power and God bless.